Why do we feel obliged to specify “female artists” when we never say “male artists”? How many names of female artists can you name? The international art world, despite being recognised for its innovative character, lags far behind in the field of equality. The representation of women in museums is no more than 5%. In the art market, women account…
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Women are still a minority in the art world today. While women account for 60% of art school enrolments, merely 25% of Tate Modern exhibitions feature works by women artists. This statistic drops to 7% for MoMA. We must face the facts: in art as in society, a women’s work is often sidelined. Why is this so? Firstly, the professional…
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In honor of International Women’s Day, SINGULART is dedicating an entire week to highlight and explore influential women that shape the world of art today. The online contemporary art gallery will dedicate each day from the 8th – 14th ofMarch to one aspect of the art market, discussing collectors, curators, art history and much more. During this week, SINGULART is…
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Entry into the art world can seem impossible for many. Thankfully there are women who have a seat at the table and show us the behind the scenes. SINGULART has put together a list of 15 Instagram accounts to follow for perspectives from artists, critics, collectors, and more. Before you start scrolling be sure to follow @singulartofficial to stay updated…
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Susan Greeff is an experienced South African painter who has exhibited internationally. As a conceptual fine artist, and having previously worked as a midwife, her art practice focuses on issues regarding fertility, pregnancy, even gene editing and reproductive choice. When did you know you wanted to be an artist? My father always painted in the background of my life and…
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Author of Vogue: The Gown and Financial Times Fashion Editor Jo Ellison reminds us to find beauty in life. In 2008 she worked as a features editor at British Vogue before taking over Vanessa Friedman’s post at the Financial Times. Her witty columns have earned her a global audience of industry leaders and fashion lovers alike. She took some time…
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Tina Psoinos is a Greek-born, mixed media artist based in the US. Inspired by her upbringing in Athens— which essentially acted as a living museum— she composes works that explore themes such as female empowerment, pop culture, and love and identity in the 21st century. When did you know you wanted to be an artist? I grew up in Athens,…
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It is not surprising that artists pour their love into creating art as well as match their devotion to an equal partner once they have found them. Art history is saturated with incredible love stories of artists who inspired each other and formed intense and often explosive partnerships not only in love but also in art. Often, these love relationships…
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In art as in love, everything starts with an encounter. It is this encounter that is at the origin of the most unforgettable artistic relationships. This Valentine’s Day, Singulart shares the most beautiful love stories from our exclusive partnership with the Perve Gallery in Lisbon. These stories are an ode to artistic love. Indeed, our selection presents the paths of…
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Le Closier is a Belgian artist based in the United States. In his artworks mixing colors and Pop-Art icons, Le Closier promotes inspiring messages. Learn about the artist in this exclusive interview. When did you decide you wanted to become an artist? I started with music first. After studying in a business school, I had two opportunities: start a job…
